Projects
- A Rant About…Cultural AppropriationRead here: http://media.lsu.co.uk/?p=35436 Focusing on the infamous cultural appropriation of Sikh and Muslim religious traditions in the 2018 A/W Gucci show, this piece unpick the layers of cultural appropriation that is simply unacceptable and that individual research can easily avoid.
- A review of Childish Gambino’s ‘This is America’Read Here: http://media.lsu.co.uk/?p=36367 Donald Glover who goes by his stage name Childish Gambino published the music video for this track which shook the world for how violently but truthfully it depicts modern America. This article pulls back the layers and nuances of the music video in more detail.
- Black History Month x Label Music: The Impact of J. ColeRead here: http://media.lsu.co.uk/?p=37143 Whether it’s subverting black male stereotypes, or critiquing governmental institutions, J. Cole was instrumental in the popularisation of politically conscious rap. Despite his rap having a strong political undercurrent, the universality of Cole’s rhymes speak to a much larger group of people due to his empowering messages.
- Label Music – REWIND: Blue ScholarsRead here: http://media.lsu.co.uk/?p=38772 The next instalment of the series, REWIND, focuses on a lesser known rap group that hails from Seattle. Blue Scholars a brilliant duo that rap intelligently about political theory, historical revolution and current issues regarding race, gender, economics and socio-politics. Well worth a listen, this is my personal ode to Blue Scholars.
- Label Music – REWIND: A Tribe Called QuestRead here: http://media.lsu.co.uk/?p=37796&fbclid=IwAR1R6b6mbrGma1Hikq3Cq_0aPCR_Z7CoGEkT1qfKUUnGUDA5krzZKuIjm0Q As part of my short series entitled, Rewind, which focuses on older, underrated music, this piece is about my personal favourite group, A Tribe Called Quest.
- The Environmental Importance of the Ross SeaRead here: http://media.lsu.co.uk/?p=30668 In a pivotal agreement signed by the EU and 24 countries, the Ross Sea has become the largest protected marine area in the world. This article unpacks the environmental and ecological significance of this decision.
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Skills
- Editing
- English
- Music Journalism
- Content and Media Writing
- Time Management
- Creative Thinking
- Social Analysis
- Social Content Strategy
- Social Media Management
- Writing
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BA(Hons) English: First ClassLoughborough University
- Loughborough, United Kingdom